A local manufacturer of robotic cells that specializes in milling materials ranging from foam to stone was experiencing a growing backlog. Due to the highly customized nature of the programming for each customer, both job knowledge and attention to detail were crucial. In the past, they rarely needed to pick up additional staff or contract personnel to wire control panels in order to meet production deadlines. They now have an opportunity to take on some additional jobs that they otherwise would not have time to accomplish.

Needing additional help, this manufacturer turned to the qualified engineers and technicians at Gross Automation. Gross’ UL508A-trained firemen have built low volume, immediate need electrical control panels both at their shop in Brookfield and at various customer locations. In addition to building electrical control panels, Gross engineers and technicians were able to provide additional services like:

• Programming the VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) to coordinate with the robot arm.

• Working with existing components and customer specifications, with the extra bonus of having access to numerous “best in class” components from the over40 top brands that Gross distributes.

• Responding within 24 hours to emergency requests for assistance, both on-site and at their customer's locations.

With the value-added services that Gross Automation offered, our customer was quickly able to expand both the quantity and quality of service amplified through our manufacturing assistance. Deadlines were met! Capacity was increased! Top line and bottom line results were realized!